Name change? Is it happening?

[Destain]

I know awhile back the dev team confirmed they would look into but I haven't heard anything since. I am hoping everyone can give this a little attention to see if we can get an answer or help me find a confirmation.

When I made my character name I was planning on playing with my XI friends so I just made my XI name + Xiv. I would relish in the opportunity to change my characters surname as seeing my character referred to as Xiv in game dialogue throws me off... Xiv? (pronounced Ziv or Zyv maybe?)

Anyways, if we could get a comment on if this is still going to happen as a one time deal or no that would be great. If not would it become a payable option?

I know, my problem, my fault. I made an unoriginal unimaginitive surname etc... Be gentle forums. I don't make a lot of threads

Rep response received. Thanks for the bumps to help us get an answer!

I know confirmation has been a long time coming on this one, and we're glad to finally detail how this will work! When you log into A Realm Reborn for the first time with your old character (specifically after phase 4), you will have the ability to redo any aspect of your character -- one time only. This includes the ability to change your name.

Everyone's getting a second chance at a first impression!